Media Statements
Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting
Media Alert 30 May 2023 Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting The Department of...
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BRICS Conferences Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges
Media Statement 30 May 2023 BRICS Conferences Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges On 29 May 2023, the Department...
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Media Alert: Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to advise the media that the collection of accreditation cards for...
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Minister Pandor to attend the Launch of the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Lomé, Togo
Media Statement 21 May 2023 Minister Pandor to attend the Launch of the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Lomé,...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in China on an Official Visit
Media Statement 20 May 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in China on an Official Visit The Deputy...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful Official Visit to Portugal
Media Statement 19 May 2023 Minister Pandor concludes successful Official Visit to Portugal The Minister of International...
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South Africa to host the Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in Cape Town
Media Advisory 18 May 2023 South Africa to host the Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in Cape Town...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his UK counterpart for bilateral talks
Media Statement 18 May 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to host his UK counterpart for bilateral talks The...
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Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Portugal
Media Statement 17 May 2023 Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Portugal The Minister of International Relations...
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Official memorial service for the late Ambassador Masetlha
Media Invite 17 May 2023 Official memorial service for the late Ambassador Masetlha The Department of International...
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Government welcomes African Peace Leaders mission to Russia and Ukraine
Media Statement 16 May 2023 Government welcomes African Peace Leaders mission to Russia and Ukraine Government has...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address the Opening Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament
Media Alert 14 May 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address the Opening Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament...
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Ambassador Masetlha’s passing
Media Statement 14 May 2023 Ambassador Masetlha's passing The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is...
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President’s Special Envoys to brief the media
Media Advisory 12 May 2023 President’s Special Envoys to brief the media The Special Envoys sent recently...
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The South African Government demarches the US Ambassador
Press Statement 12 May 2023 The South African Government demarches the US Ambassador The Department of International...
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President Ramaphosa to host Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on an Official Visit
Media Statement 12 May 2023 President Ramaphosa to host Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on an Official...
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South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Occupied West Bank
Media Statement 12 May 2023 South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of...
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Presidency responds to claims of weapons supply to Russia made by the US Ambassador
Media Statement 11 May 2023 Presidency responds to claims of weapons supply to Russia made by the US...
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Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Márquez of Colombia for an Official Visit to South Africa
Media Statement 10 May 2023 Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Márquez of Colombia for an Official...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 10 May 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 10 May 2023 A. Issues in the environment 10 May – 29th...
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Minister Pandor to deliver DIRCO’s Budget Vote Speech on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 15h00 at the Goodhope Chambers in Parliament
Media Advisory 08 May 2023 Minister Pandor to deliver DIRCO’s Budget Vote Speech on Wednesday, 10 May 2023...
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President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit in Namibia to participate in the SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit
Media Statement 8 May 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit in Namibia to participate in the SADC...
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President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit in Namibia
Media Statement 8 May 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit in Namibia ...
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The South African Government welcomes the start of pre-negotiation talks between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces
Media Statement 08 May 2023 The South African Government welcomes the start of pre-negotiation talks between the Sudanese...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit
Media Statement 6 May 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit President Cyril...
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Message of condolence following mass shooting in Belgrade, Serbia
Media Statement 5 May 2023 Message of condolence following mass shooting in Belgrade, Serbia In this regard,...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Mauritius
Media Statement 04 May 2023 Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Mauritius The Minister of International...
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President Ramaphosa to attend ROM Summit in Bujumbura, Burundi
Media Statement 4 May 2023 President Ramaphosa to attend ROM Summit in Bujumbura, Burundi President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Port Louis on a Working Visit
Media Statement 02 May 2023 Minister Pandor arrives in Port Louis on a Working Visit The Minister...
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Minister Pandor on the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa Statement
Media Statement 02 May 2023 Minister Pandor on the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa Statement...
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Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Mauritius
Media Statement 01 May 2023 Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Mauritius The Minister of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan
Media Advisory 29 April 2023 Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan The Minister of...
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Update re: South Africans evacuated from Sudan
Media Advisory 29 April 2023 Update re: South Africans evacuated from Sudan The Department of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan
Media Advisory 28 April 2023 Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan The Minister of...
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Evacuation of South African nationals from Sudan
Media Statement 26 April 2023 Evacuation of South African nationals from Sudan The South African Government is...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 April 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 April 2023 ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2023...
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Deputy Minister Botes to launch the Romania Assistance Programme for Township and Rural Schools in South Africa
Media Invite 24 April 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to launch the Romania Assistance Programme for Township and Rural...
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President Ramaphosa concerned about the situation in Sudan
Media Statement 21 April 2023 President Ramaphosa concerned about the situation in Sudan The South African Government...
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Statement on the Cabinet discussions on energy of 19 April 2023
Statement on the Cabinet discussions on energy of 19 April 2023 Cabinet was briefed about the current state of...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Niinistö for a State Visit
Media Statement 19 April 2023 President Ramaphosa to host President Niinistö for a State Visit President Cyril...
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Message to South African citizens stranded in Sudan
Media Statement 19 April 2023 Message to South African citizens stranded in Sudan The South African Government...
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Minister Pandor to host the Norway Minister of Foreign Affairs for High-Level Consultations
Media Invite 17 April 2023 Minister Pandor to host the Norway Minister of Foreign Affairs for High-Level Consultations...
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South Africa calls for cessation of hostilities in Sudan
Media Statement 15 April 2023 South Africa calls for cessation of hostilities in Sudan The Government of...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Geingob of Namibia for a State Visit
Media Statement 14 April 2023 President Ramaphosa to host President Geingob of Namibia for a State Visit ...
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South Africa hosts Fifth Investment Conference
Media Statement 11 April 2023 South Africa hosts Fifth Investment Conference President Cyril Ramaphosa will open and...
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South Africa condemns the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque
Media Statement 05 April 2023 South Africa condemns the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Yaoundé, Cameroon for an Official Working Visit
Media Statement 03 April 2023 Minister Pandor arrives in Yaoundé, Cameroon for an Official Working Visit The...
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Deputy Minister Botes hosts first BRICS roadshow in Mpumalanga
Media Invite 31 March 2023 Deputy Minister Botes hosts first BRICS roadshow in Mpumalanga The Deputy Minister...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 March 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 March 2023 A. Issues in the environment Electricity 1.1. The...
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Minister Pandor to host the 17th Session of the SA–Russia Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation
Media Advisory 29 March 2023 Minister Pandor to host the 17th Session of the SA–Russia Joint Inter-Governmental Committee...
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Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism
Media Invite 27 March 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism...
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Minister Pandor to host her Sri Lankan counterpart HE Mr Ali Sabry in a Bilateral Meeting
Media Advisory 22 March 2023 Minister Pandor to host her Sri Lankan counterpart, HE Mr Ali Sabry in...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the DRC
Media Statement 21 March 2023 Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the DRC The Minister of International...
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Minister Pandor to meet her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations
Media Statement 20 March 2023 Minister Pandor to meet her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations The Minister...
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Minister Pandor to host the Inaugural Charlotte Maxeke African Women Leadership Awards in Gauteng
Media Alert 19 March 2023 Minister Pandor to host the Inaugural Charlotte Maxeke African Women Leadership Awards in...
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Minister Pandor in Kinshasa for SADC and SA – DRC Meetings
Media Statement 18 March 2023 Minister Pandor in Kinshasa for SADC and SA – DRC Meetings The...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful Working Visit to West Africa
Media Statement 18 March 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful Working Visit to West Africa The Deputy...
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President Ramaphosa to host State Visit by Their Majesties the King and the Queen of the Belgians
Media Statement 17 March 2023 President Ramaphosa to host State Visit by Their Majesties the King and the...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini undertakes Official Working Visit to West Africa
Media Statement 15 March 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini undertakes Official Working Visit to West Africa The Deputy...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 March 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 March 2023 At its meeting on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, Cabinet welcomed...
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President Ramaphosa offers condolences to nations affected by Cyclone Freddy
Media Statement 14 March 2023 President Ramaphosa offers condolences to nations affected by Cyclone Freddy President Cyril...
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Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission
Media Invite 14 March 2023 Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission The...
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President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate to South Africa
Media Statement 13 March 2023 President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate to South...
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day
Media Statement 13 March 2023 South Africa observes Commonwealth Day On 13 March 2023, member countries of...
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Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission
Media Invite 13 March 2023 Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission The...
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President to host Her Excellency President Hassan of Tanzania for State Visit
Media Statement 12 March 2023 President to host Her Excellency President Hassan of Tanzania for State Visit ...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the keynote address at the Annual Forbes Africa Leading Women’s Summit 2023
Media Statement 07 March 2023 Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the keynote address at the Annual Forbes Africa...
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South Africa observes the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day
Media Statement 07 March 2023 South Africa observes the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day Today, 7...
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Minister Naledi Pandor concludes her visit to New Delhi, India, where she attended the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and 2023 Raisina Dialogue
Media Statement 04 March 2023 Minister Naledi Pandor concludes her visit to New Delhi, India, where she attended...
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Message of condolence following the deaths and injuries from a rail crash in the Hellenic Republic
Media Statement 03 March 2023 Message of condolence following the deaths and injuries from a rail crash in...
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President Ramaphosa to host President of Tanzania on a State Visit
Media Alert 02 March 2023 President Ramaphosa to host President of Tanzania on a State Visit President...
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Statement on resignation of Deputy President David Mabuza
Media Statement 1 March 2023 Statement on resignation of Deputy President David Mabuza The Presidency wishes to...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 1 March 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 1 March 2023 A. Issues In The Environment 2023 Budget Speech ...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by the President of the Republic of Uganda, HE Yoweri Museveni, to Pretoria, South Africa, 28 February 2023
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by the President of the Republic of Uganda, HE Yoweri Museveni,...
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Minister Naledi Pandor attends the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and 2023 Raisina Dialogue in India
Media Statement 28 February 2023 Minister Naledi Pandor attends the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and 2023 Raisina Dialogue...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to participate in the High-Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council
Media Statement 26 February 2023 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will participate in the...
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ICTS Cluster Media Briefing to update on International, Trade and Security matters
MEDIA ADVISORY Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa in his capacity as the Co-Chair of the International...
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Minister Pandor to host her Sierra Leonese Counterpart, Prof. David J Francis in Cape Town, on Friday, 24 February 2023
Media Statement 23 February 2023 Minister Pandor to host her Sierra Leonese Counterpart, Prof. David J Francis in...
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Explanation of vote on Resolution A/ES-11/L.7 on Ukraine during the 11th UNGA ESS, Thursday, 23 February 2023
Media Statement 23 February 2023 Explanation of vote on Resolution A/ES-11/L.7 on Ukraine during the 11th UNGA ESS,...
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Postponement of the Media Briefing by Minister Pandor on the AU outcomes
Media Statement 22 February 2023 This note serves to inform the media about the postponement of the media briefing on...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for a State Visit to Pretoria on Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Media Statement 22 February 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for...
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Minister Pandor to brief the media on the outcomes of the AU Summit
Media Invite 22 February 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will brief the media on...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to host her counterpart from the Philippines in Pretoria
Media Statement 22 February 2023 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will host...
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Minister Pandor to address the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Human Genetics in Cape Town
Media Advisory 22 February 2023 Minister Pandor to address the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Human...
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President welcomes AU Summit focus on continent’s progress
Media Statement 19 February 2023 President welcomes AU Summit focus on continent's progress President Cyril Ramaphosa has...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government
Media Statement 17 February 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary Session of the African...
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President Ramaphosa attends the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa
Media Statement 16 February 2023 President Ramaphosa attends the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 February 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 February 2023 A. Issues in the environment State of the Nation...
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Minister Pandor to host H.E. Mr Ramtane Lamamra, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Media Statement 12 February 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host H.E. Mr Ramtane...
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Establishment of the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages
Media Statement 10 February 2023 Establishment of the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj...
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Klapmuts Community hosts an event to thank Minister Pandor for getting them a school
Media Advisory 09 February 2023 Klapmuts Community hosts an event to thank Minister Pandor for getting them a...
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Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town
Media Alert 07 February 2023 Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town The...
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President Ramaphosa offers condolences to Governments and People of Türkiye and Syria
Media Statement 6 February 2023 President Ramaphosa offers condolences to Governments and People of Türkiye and Syria ...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini hosts Bangladesh’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Media Statement 02 February 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini hosts Bangladesh’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs The...
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Communiqué of the Extra-Ordinary SADC Troika Summit, 31 January 2023
Communiqué of the Extra-Ordinary SADC Troika Summit, 31 January 2023 The Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit of Heads of State...
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Message of condolence following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Islamic Republic of Iran
Media Statement 31 January 2023 Message of condolence following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Islamic...
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South Africa hosts First BRICS meeting in Bela Bela
Media Alert 31 January 2023 South Africa hosts First BRICS meeting in Bela Bela As Chair of...
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President Ramaphosa to participate in Extraordinary Summit of SADC Organ Troika
Media Statement 30 January 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate in Extraordinary Summit of SADC Organ Troika President...
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Deputy Minister Botes opens the African Regional Seminar on the Universalisation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Media Statement 30 January 2023 Deputy Minister Botes opens the African Regional Seminar on the Universalisation of the...
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MTN tax liability dispute with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
Media Statement 27 January 2023 MTN tax liability dispute with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) The Minister of...
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Minister Pandor congratulates Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi on her appointment as the UN Special Adviser for Addressing Racism in the Workplace
Press Statement 27 January 2023 Minister Pandor congratulates Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi on her appointment as the UN Special...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the annual Kgoshi Mampuru II Commemoration
Media Advisory 26 January 2023 Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the annual Kgoshi Mampuru...
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Minister Pandor to co-chair SA – EU Ministerial Political Dialogue with EU High Representative, Mr Borrell
Media Invite 25 January 2023 Minister Pandor to co-chair SA – EU Ministerial Political Dialogue with EU High...
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Media arrangements for the SA – Russia Ministerial Meeting
Media Alert 22 January 2023 Media arrangements for the SA – Russia Ministerial Meeting The Minister of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to host the Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Media Invite 22 January 2023 Minister Pandor to host the Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic The...
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DIRCO DG visits Palestine for Political Consultations
Media Statement 19 January 2023 DIRCO DG visits Palestine for Political Consultations The Director-General of the Department of International...
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Minister Pandor to host her Russian counterpart for Bilateral Talks
Media Invite 17 January 2023 Minister Pandor to host her Russian counterpart for Bilateral Talks The Minister of International...
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Minister Pandor’s message of condolence to the Ginwala family
Media Statement 13 January 2023 Minister Pandor's message of condolence to the Ginwala family The Minister of International Relations...
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South Africa condemns riots in Brazil
Media Statement 09 January 2023 South Africa condemns riots in Brazil South Africa strongly condemns the events that took...
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Minister Pandor to host her Türkiysh counterpart in Pretoria
Media Invite 08 January 2023 Minister Pandor to host her Türkiysh counterpart in Pretoria The Minister of International Relations...
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South Africa’s Statement on the visit to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir
Press Statement 04 January 2023 South Africa’s Statement on the visit to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount by Israel’s National Security Minister...
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South Africa and the People’s Republic of China commemorate 25 years of Diplomatic Relations
Media Statement 01 January 2023 South Africa and the People’s Republic of China commemorate 25 years of Diplomatic Relations Today,...
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Minister Pandor to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Brazilian President-elect Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President-elect, Mr Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho on 01 January 2023
Press Release 30 December 2022 Minister Pandor to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Brazilian President-elect Mr Luiz...
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Minister Pandor to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Brazilian President-elect Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President-elect, Mr Geraldo José Rodrigues Alckmin Filho on 01 January 2023
Press Release 30 December 2022 Minister Pandor to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Brazilian President-elect Mr Luiz...
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President hails Pele as a global inspiration and champion of peace
Media Statement 30 December 2022 President hails Pele as a global inspiration and champion of peace President...
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South African Statement on the Taliban’s ban on women from attending universities
Media Statement 24 December 2022 South African Statement on the Taliban’s ban on women from attending universities ...
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South Africa condemns the scheduled executions of the seven university students in Myanmar
Media Release 21 December 2022 South Africa condemns the scheduled executions of the seven university students in Myanmar...
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Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation to the United States – Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington DC
Media Statement 14 December 2022 Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation to the United States – Africa...
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Minister Pandor to address DIRCO’s end-of-the-year Media Briefing
Media Invite 11 December 2022 Minister Pandor to address DIRCO’s end-of-the-year Media Briefing The Minister of International...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Algeria
Media Statement 09 December 2022 Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Algeria The Deputy Minister...
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Minister Pandor to address the Plenary Session of the World Science Forum in Cape Tow
Media Statement 08 December 2022 Minister Pandor to address the Plenary Session of the World Science Forum in...
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Minister Pandor to address the Plenary Session of the World Science Forum in Cape Town
Media Statement 08 December 2022 Minister Pandor to address the Plenary Session of the World Science Forum in...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to host her Australian counterpart for Political Consultations
Media Statement 08 December 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to host her Australian counterpart for Political Consultations The...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to address the end-of-the-year Media Briefing
Media Invite 07 December 2022 Minister Naledi Pandor to address the end-of-the-year Media Briefing The Minister of...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to address the end-of-the-year Media Briefing
Media Invite 07 December 2022 Minister Naledi Pandor to address the end-of-the-year Media Briefing The Minister of...
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Algeria to take part in a High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa
Media Statement 06 December 2022 Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Algeria to take part in a...
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South Africa and the Republic of Korea celebrate 30 years of Diplomatic Relations
Media Statement 01 December 2022 South Africa and the Republic of Korea celebrate 30 years of Diplomatic Relations...
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to bestow the Grand Star of the Order of Jerusalem on Minister Naledi Pandor, 02 December 2022
Media Invite 01 December 2022 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to bestow the Grand Star of the Order of...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 November 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 November 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Quarterly Labour Force...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his Polish counterpart for Bilateral Political Consultations
Media Statement 30 November 2022 Deputy Minister Botes to host his Polish counterpart for Bilateral Political Consultations ...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to host her counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Mr George Onyeama, in Pretoria on 30 November 2022
Media Invite 28 November 2022 Minister Naledi Pandor to host her counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of...
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Scam Alert regarding Legalisation Services
Media Alert 23 November 2022 Scam Alert regarding Legalisation Services The Department of International Relations and Cooperation...
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Message of condolences following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Indonesia
Media Statement 22 November 2022 Message of condolences following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Indonesia...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in Bangladesh for the IORA Ministerial Meeting
Media Statement 20 November 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in Bangladesh for the IORA Ministerial Meeting The...
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President embarks on State Visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Media Statement 20 November 2022 President embarks on State Visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 November 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 November 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Just Energy Transition...
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to host the Fourth Meeting of South Africa – Belgium Joint Commission
Media Statement 07 November 2022 Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to host the Fourth Meeting of South Africa –...
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Joint Communiqué issued by the Honourable Ministers Ambassador Albert Shingiro and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Burundi – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), held on 4 November 2022, Bujumbura
Joint Communiqué issued by the Honourable Ministers Ambassador Albert Shingiro and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Eastern Europe
Media Statement 03 November 2022 Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Eastern Europe The Deputy...
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South Africa welcomes the agreement for peace in Ethiopia
Media Statement 03 November 2022 South Africa welcomes the agreement for peace in Ethiopia The South African...
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Unveiling of the First Nelson Mandela Statue in Bulgaria
Media Statement 03 November 2022 Unveiling of the First Nelson Mandela Statue in Bulgaria The official unveiling...
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Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Bujumbura, Burundi to co-chair an Inaugural Session of the South Africa – Burundi Joint Commission for Cooperation on 04 November 2022
Media Statement 03 November 2022 Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Bujumbura, Burundi to co-chair an Inaugural...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 2 November 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 2 November 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Presidential Summit on...
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Media Briefing on AU-led negotiations for peace in Ethiopia
Media Alert 02 November 2022 Media Briefing on AU-led negotiations for peace in Ethiopia The High Representative...
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President Ramaphosa sends messages of condolence to India and Somalia
Media Statement 31 October 2022 President Ramaphosa sends messages of condolence to India and Somalia President Cyril...
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President Ramaphosa congratulates Mr Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva following successful election
Media Statement 31 October 2022 President Ramaphosa congratulates Mr Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva following successful election ...
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President Ramaphosa sends message of condolences to South Korea following Seoul tragedy
Media Statement 30 October 2022 President Ramaphosa sends message of condolences to South Korea following Seoul tragedy ...
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Joint Declaration at the conclusion of the Official Visit of his Excellency the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of South Africa
Joint Declaration at the conclusion of the Official Visit of his Excellency the President of the Government of the Kingdom...
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Deputy Minister Botes in Türkiye for Bilateral Political Consultations
Media Statement 29 October 2022 Deputy Minister Botes in Türkiye for Bilateral Political Consultations The Deputy Minister...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Central Africa Region
Media Statement 26 October 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Central Africa Region The...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Sánchez of Spain
Media Statement 26 October 2022 President Ramaphosa to host President Sánchez of Spain President Cyril Ramaphosa will...
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Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Georgia for Political Consultations
Media Statement 25 October 2022 Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Georgia for Political Consultations The Deputy Minister...
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Deputy Minister Botes visits Eastern Europe for Political Consultations
Media Statement 23 October 2022 Deputy Minister Botes visits Eastern Europe for Political Consultations The Deputy Minister...
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DIRCO hosts Diplomatic Fair in Pretoria
Media Alert 21 October 2022 DIRCO hosts Diplomatic Fair in Pretoria The Department of International Relations and...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 19 October 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 19 October 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Water security ...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini begins three-nation tour of the Central Africa Region
Media Statement 19 October 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini begins three-nation tour of the Central Africa Region The...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by HE Mr Brahim Ghali, President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, to the Republic of South Africa. 18 October 2022
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by HE Mr Brahim Ghali, President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic...
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President Ramaphosa to host President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain on an Official Visit
Media Statement 18 October 2022 President Ramaphosa to host President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain...
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Minister Pandor to deliver the closing keynote address at the FT Africa Summit in London
Media Statement 17 October 2022 Minister Pandor to deliver the closing keynote address at the FT Africa Summit...
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South Africa and Saudi Arabia cements relations as President Ramaphosa concludes State Visit
Media Statement 16 October 2022 South Africa and Saudi Arabia cements relations as President Ramaphosa concludes State Visit...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to the Czech Republic and Lithuania
Media Statement 15 October 2022 Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to the Czech Republic and Lithuania...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Saudi Arabia on a State Visit
Media Statement 14 October 2022 President Ramaphosa arrives in Saudi Arabia on a State Visit His Excellency...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Korea and Japan
Media Statement 13 October 2022 Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Korea and Japan The Minister...
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Media Statement 13 October 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini on a Working Visit to the Seychelles The Deputy...
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President Ramaphosa to host President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic for a State Visit
Media Statement 13 October 2022 President Ramaphosa to host President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic for a...
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes an Official Visit to Lithuania
Media Statement 12 October 2022 Deputy Minister Botes undertakes an Official Visit to Lithuania The Deputy Minister...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Japan on a Working Visit
Media Statement 12 October 2022 Minister Pandor arrives in Japan on a Working Visit The Minister of...
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Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Czech Republic Political Consultations
Media Statement 09 October 2022 Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Czech Republic Political Consultations...
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Minister Pandor to co-chair the inaugural Korea – South Africa Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC) and pay a Working Visit to Japan
Media Statement 09 October 2022 Minister Pandor to co-chair the inaugural Korea – South Africa Joint Cooperation Commission...
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The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its deepest condolences to the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand following the death of many Thai citizens and children during a mass shooting at a children’s day-care centre in the Northern Thai Province of Nong Bua Lamphu, on 6 October 2022
Media Statement 08 October 2022 The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its deepest condolences to...
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Irish Solidarity with Anti-Apartheid Struggle in South Africa Exhibition
Media Statement 05 October 2022 Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Irish Solidarity with Anti-Apartheid...
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Why is the Brenthurst Foundation obsessed with Ukraine – what about Palestine, Yemen, Libya, Western Sahara? Daily Maverick, by Clayson Monyela, 4 October 2022
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes visit to West Africa
Media Statement 30 September 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes visit to West Africa The Deputy Minister of...
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Minister Pandor to address the Second Charlotte Maxeke Breakfast with Female Heads of Mission
Media Alert 30 September 2022 Minister Pandor to address the Second Charlotte Maxeke Breakfast with Female Heads of...
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to the United States
Media Statement 28 September 2022 Minister Pandor concludes visit to the United States The Minister of International...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to travel to West Africa to hand over vaccines
Media Statement 26 September 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to travel to West Africa to hand over vaccines ...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful Working Visit to South America
Media Statement 22 September 2022 Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful Working Visit to South America The Deputy...
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Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations on the margins of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 22 September 2022
Media Statement 22 September 2022 Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations on the margins...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 September 2022
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 September 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Energy ...
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Minister Pandor to deliver SA’s statement to the UN General Assembly
Media Alert 21 September 2022 Minister Pandor to deliver SA’s statement to the UN General Assembly The...
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Minister Pandor arrives in New York to lead SA’s delegation to UNGA77
Media Statement 19 September 2022 Minister Pandor arrives in New York to lead SA’s delegation to UNGA77 ...
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Deputy Minister Botes visits Chile to strengthen bilateral relations
Media Statement 18 September 2022 Deputy Minister Botes visits Chile to strengthen bilateral relations The Deputy Minister...
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Deputy Minister Botes on an official visit to Venezuela
Media Statement 15 September 2022 Deputy Minister Botes on an official visit to Venezuela The Deputy Minister...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Washington for Working Visit
Media Statement 15 September 2022 President Ramaphosa arrives in Washington for Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa has...
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Minister Pandor to address the Council on Foreign Relations and hold a bilateral meeting with the Secretary of the State – Mr Antony Blinken in Washington DC
Media Statement 14 September 2022 Minister Pandor to address the Council on Foreign Relations and hold a bilateral...
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Deputy President Mabuza to attend the inauguration of the President-elect of Kenya
Media Statement 12 September 2022 Deputy President Mabuza to attend the inauguration of the President-elect of Kenya ...
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Minister Pandor to brief the media on President Ramaphosa’s visit to the USA
Media Alert 11 September 2022 Minister Pandor to brief the media on President Ramaphosa’s visit to the USA...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the British Royal Family
Media Statement 08 September 2022 President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the British Royal Family President Cyril...
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Message of condolences following the flash floods in the Republic of the Sudan
Media Statement 1 September 2022 Message of condolences following the flash floods in the Republic of the Sudan...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 31 August 2022
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 31 August 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy ...
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Minister Naledi Pandor attends the 48th Edition of the Intelligence on the World, Europe and Italy Forum, in Italy
Media Statement 31 August 2022 Minister Naledi Pandor attends the 48th Edition of the Intelligence on the World,...
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South Africa sends message of condolence and solidarity to Pakistan following the devastating floods experienced during the current Monsoon season
Media Statement 30 August 2022 South Africa sends message of condolence and solidarity to Pakistan following the devastating...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Middle East Region
Media Statement 28 August 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful visit to the Middle East Region The...
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Statement on the conclusion of the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, United Nations, New York, 26 August 2022
Media Statement 27 August 2022 Statement on the conclusion of the 10th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to lead the South African delegation to the Eighth TICAD Summit in Tunis, Tunisia on 27 – 28 August 2022
Media Statement 25 August 2022 Minister Naledi Pandor to lead the South African delegation to the Eighth TICAD...
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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and DIRCO lead support drive for SA re-election to ICAO Council
Media Alert 24 August 2022 Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and DIRCO lead support drive for SA re-election to...
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Ongoing court process in respect of the decision to provide Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba through the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund
Press Release 24 August 2022 Ongoing court process in respect of the decision to provide Humanitarian Assistance to...
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Joint Communiqué of the 10th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on a Working Visit to the Levant region
Media Statement 19 August 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on a Working Visit to the Levant region ...
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Minister Pandor to interact with Khayamandi Community on Gender-Based Violence
Media Advisory 19 August 2022 Minister Pandor to interact with Khayamandi Community on Gender-Based Violence The Minister...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 17 August 2022
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 17 August 2022 Issues in the Environment 1. Energy 1.1....
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President Ramaphosa departs SA for DRC to participate in the 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC
Media Statement 16 August 2022 President Ramaphosa departs SA for DRC to participate in the 42nd Ordinary Summit...
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Kinshasa, DRC for the 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC
Media Statement 16 August 2022 President Ramaphosa arrives in Kinshasa, DRC for the 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC...
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President Ramaphosa to participate in 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC
Media Statement 14 August 2022 President Ramaphosa to participate in 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC President Cyril...
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Deputy Minister Botes to address International Youth Day commemoration event in Bloemfontein
Media Invite 11 August 2022 Deputy Minister Botes to address International Youth Day commemoration event in Bloemfontein ...
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Minister Pandor hosts her Zimbabwean counterpart
Media Alert 09 August 2022 Minister Pandor hosts her Zimbabwean counterpart At the invitation of Dr Naledi...
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South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza
Media Statement 06 August 2022 South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza The Department of International Relations...
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Minister Pandor to speak at South Africa – Botswana Heritage Day Celebration event – 05 August 2022
Media Advisory 04 August 2022 Minister Pandor to speak at South Africa – Botswana Heritage Day Celebration event...
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Minister Pandor to host US Secretary of State Blinken
Media Alert 04 August 2022 Minister Pandor to host US Secretary of State Blinken The Minister of...
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President to lead talks at High-Level South Africa – Botswana Business Roundtable
Media Statement 2 August 2022 President to lead talks at High-Level South Africa – Botswana Business Roundtable ...
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DIRCO to host a Symposium on South Africa’s National Interest Framework Document and its advancement in a Global Environment
Media Statement 29 July 2022 DIRCO to host a Symposium on South Africa’s National Interest Framework Document and...
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Minister Pandor congratulates Professor Tshilidzi Marwala on his appointment as the Rector of the United Nations University
Media Statement 25 July 2022 Minister Pandor congratulates Professor Tshilidzi Marwala on his appointment as the Rector of...
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Minister Pandor to address the Palestinian Heads of Mission in Africa Conference, Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria – 26 July 2022
Media Advisory 25 July 2022 Minister Pandor to address the Palestinian Heads of Mission in Africa Conference, Sheraton...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Cuba
Media Statement 24 July 2022 Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Cuba The Deputy Minister of...
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Update on media arrangements for the SADC MCO and Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit Plus the Kingdom of Eswatini
Media Advisory 18 July 2022 Update on media arrangements for the SADC MCO and Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit...
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Minister Naledi Pandor to participate in Nelson Mandela Day
Media Advisory 15 July 2022 Minister Naledi Pandor to participate in Nelson Mandela Day The Minister of...
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Cuba
Media Statement 15 July 2022 Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Cuba The Deputy Minister of...
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Minister Pandor attends the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union on 14 – 15 July 2022 in Lusaka, Zambia
Media Statement 14 July 2022 Minister Pandor attends the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host United Kingdom’s Minister of Africa
Media Statement 11 July 2022 Deputy Minister Botes to host United Kingdom’s Minister of Africa The Deputy...
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Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Uganda to co-chair the Second Session of the SA – Uganda JCC on 11 – 12 July 2022
Media Statement 10 July 2022 Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Uganda to co-chair the Second Session...
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the passing of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe
Media Statement 08 July 2022 Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the passing of former Prime Minister of...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 7 July 2022
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 7 July 2022 A. Issues in the Environment 1. Update on...
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South Africa to host an Extra-Ordinary Summit of the SADC Organ
Media Alert 07 July 2022 South Africa to host an Extra-Ordinary Summit of the SADC Organ The...
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Minister Pandor attends G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bali, Indonesia
Media Statement 06 July 2022 Minister Pandor attends G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bali, Indonesia The Minister...
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Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Singapore
Media Statement 03 July 2022 Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Singapore The Minister of International Relations...
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Spain and South Africa Joint Communiqué on the 14th Round of Bilateral Consultations held in Madrid, Spain, 1 July 2022
Spain and South Africa Joint Communiqué on the 14th Round of Bilateral Consultations held in Madrid, Spain, 1 July 2022...
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South Africa calls for investigation into distressing number of deaths of African migrants attempting to cross the Morocco – Spain border
Media Statement 30 June 2022 South Africa calls for investigation into distressing number of deaths of African migrants...
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South Africa and Spain to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Media Statement 29 June 2022 South Africa and Spain to strengthen bilateral cooperation The Deputy Minister of...
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Joint Communiqué of the Seventh Session of Bilateral Consultations between Portugal and South Africa
Joint Communiqué of the Seventh Session of Bilateral Consultations between Portugal and South Africa 1. Portugal and South Africa...
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Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Portugal for Bilateral Consultations
Media Statement 23 June 2022 Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Portugal for Bilateral Consultations The Deputy Minister...
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of 22 June 2022
Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of 22 June 2022 A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Climate Change...
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DIRCO and the Embassy of the State of Qatar to visit Limpopo as part of Mandela Month activities
Media Alert 21 July 2022 DIRCO and the Embassy of the State of Qatar to visit Limpopo as...
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Minister Naledi Pandor leads a South African delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2022)
Media Statement 21 June 2022 Minister Naledi Pandor leads a South African delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of...
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Deputy Minister Botes attending meeting in Vienna on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Media Statement 20 June 2022 Deputy Minister Botes attending meeting in Vienna on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons...
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Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the Nordic region
Media Statement 17 June 2022 Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the Nordic region The Minister of...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Sweden after successful visit to Finland
Media Statement 15 June 2022 Minister Pandor arrives in Sweden after successful visit to Finland The Minister...
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Minister Pandor arrives in Finland for the Nordic – Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Media Statement 13 June 2022 Minister Pandor arrives in Finland for the Nordic – Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting...
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President mourns passing of Former President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos
Media Statement 8 July 2022 President mourns passing of Former President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos President Cyril...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 June 2022
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South Africa and Uruguay to hold inaugural Political Consultations
Media Statement 30 May 2022 South Africa and Uruguay to hold inaugural Political Consultations The Deputy Minister...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 25 May 2022
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 25 May 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Recovery and...
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Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to Egypt to co-chair the Ninth South Africa – Egypt Joint Commission for Cooperation on 25 May 2022
Media Statement 24 May 2022 Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to Egypt to co-chair the Ninth...
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Joint Statement on the 10th Session of the Deputy Ministerial Working Group between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of South Africa held in Tehran on 23 May 2022 (corresponding to 2 Khor 1401)
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Investment Seminar to be held in Kimberley
Media Invite 22 May 2022 Investment Seminar to be held in Kimberley The Deputy Minister of the...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to co-chair the 10th Session of the South Africa – Iran Deputy Ministerial Working Group
Media Statement 22 May 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to co-chair the 10th Session of the South Africa –...
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DIRCO rejects reports of ISIS fighters returning to South Africa
Media Statement 21 May 2022 DIRCO rejects reports of ISIS fighters returning to South Africa The Department...
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Standalone BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations Meeting and the first BRICS Plus Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue
Media Statement 20 May 2022 Standalone BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations Meeting and the first...
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Investment Seminar to be held in Kimberley
Media Invite 20 May 2022 Investment Seminar to be held in Kimberley The Deputy Minister of the...
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Minister Pandor to officially hand over computers to Zinikeleni Secondary School in Carolina, Mpumalanga Province
Media Advisory 19 May 2022 Minister Pandor to officially hand over computers to Zinikeleni Secondary School in Carolina,...
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Economic Assistance Agreement with the Republic of Cuba
Media Statement 17 May 2022 Economic Assistance Agreement with the Republic of Cuba The Minister of International...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in Geneva to Co-Chair the Fourth Capital Level Meeting of the Global Network of National Focal Points of Women, Peace and Security
Media Statement 17 May 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in Geneva to Co-Chair the Fourth Capital Level Meeting...
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Minister Pandor to speak at the book launch – Beyond Fear: Reflections of a Freedom Fighter by late Former Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim
Media Advisory 16 May 2022 Minister Pandor to speak at the book launch - Beyond Fear: Reflections of...
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Minister Pandor to speak at two events in Cape Town marking the AU’s 20th anniversary
Media Invite 16 May 2022 Minister Pandor to speak at two events in Cape Town marking the AU’s...
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President extends condolences on passing of UAE President His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Media Statement 14 May 2022 President extends condolences on passing of UAE President His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 11 May 2022
Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 11 May 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Disaster management...
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DIRCO condemns the killing of Aljazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh
Press Release 11 May 2022 DIRCO condemns the killing of Aljazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh The Department...
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Minister Pandor to table the Department of International and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Budget Vote
Media Advisory 10 May 2022 Minister Pandor to table the Department of International and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Budget Vote...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Embaló of Guinea Bissau on State Visit
Media Advisory 25 April 2022 President Ramaphosa to host President Embaló of Guinea Bissau on State Visit ...
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South Africa expresses concern at developments in Jerusalem
Media Statement 24 April 2022 South Africa expresses concern at developments in Jerusalem South Africa is appalled...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in India to attend the Raisina Dialogue
Media Statement 24 April 2022 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in India to attend the Raisina Dialogue The...
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President extends condolences on passing of former President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya
Media Statement 23 April 2022 President extends condolences on passing of former President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya ...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Fifth Session of the South Africa – Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC)
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Minister Pandor and her counterpart to co-chair Ministerial Segment of the South Africa – Botswana BNC
Media Invite 20 April 2022 Minister Pandor and her counterpart to co-chair Ministerial Segment of the South Africa...
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President postpones Saudi Arabia visit to focus on Kwazulu-Natal disaster
Media Statement 16 April 2022 President postpones Saudi Arabia visit to focus on Kwazulu-Natal disaster President Cyril...
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Gala Dinner function hosted by the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute to honour DIRCO’s role in preserving Mama Charlotte Maxeke’s legacy
Media Advisory 09 April 2022 Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Gala Dinner function hosted...
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Media Briefing on ongoing Ukraine / Russia Conflict
Media Invite 07 April 2022 Media Briefing on ongoing Ukraine / Russia Conflict The Minister of International...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 6 April 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 6 April 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Fourth South Africa...
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President Ramaphosa to address Diplomatic Heads of Mission Conference
Media Advisory 06 April 2022 President Ramaphosa to address Diplomatic Heads of Mission Conference President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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SADC Troika Ministerial Meeting to take place on Sunday, 03 April
Media Alert 02 April 2022 SADC Troika Ministerial Meeting to take place on Sunday, 03 April Members...
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Minister Pandor wishes Mr Dangor well as the new DG of DIRCO
Media Statement 01 April 2022 Minister Pandor wishes Mr Dangor well as the new DG of DIRCO ...
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Update on media arrangements for the SADC Organ Troika Plus the Republic of Mozambique and the Kingdom of eSwatini
Media Advisory 31 March 2022 Update on media arrangements for the SADC Organ Troika Plus the Republic of...
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Explanation of Vote on the humanitarian resolution in Ukraine on the occasion of the Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on 24 March 2022
Explanation of Vote on the humanitarian resolution in Ukraine on the occasion of the Emergency Special Session of the General...
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South Africa calls for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine and dialogue, mediation and diplomacy to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the UN General Assembly
Media Statement 24 March 2022 South Africa calls for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine and dialogue, mediation and diplomacy...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 March 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 March 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. National State of...
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Minister Pandor on the Court Ruling regarding the South African Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
Media Statement 23 March 2022 Minister Pandor on the Court Ruling regarding the South African Humanitarian Aid to...
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South Africa to host SADC Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit
Media Invite 22 March 2022 South Africa to host SADC Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit The media are...
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South Africa Chairs the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Media Statement 16 March 2022 South Africa Chairs the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of...
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day
Media Statement 14 March 2022 South Africa observes Commonwealth Day South Africa joins the other Commonwealth member...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Norway and Sweden
Media Statement 13 March 2022 Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Norway and Sweden The Deputy...
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South Africa and Nepal sign new agreement
Media Statement 13 March 2022 South Africa and Nepal sign new agreement The Acting Director-General of the...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the panel discussion “Revitalising Multilateralism: The United Nations and Beyond” in Turkey
Media Advisory 12 March 2022 Minister Pandor to participate in the panel discussion “Revitalising Multilateralism: The United Nations...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 March 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 March 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. Russia-Ukraine conflict ...
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Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Sweden for Political Consultations
Media Statement 08 March 2022 Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Sweden for Political Consultations The Deputy Minister...
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Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Norway for Political Consultations
Media Statement 07 March 2022 Deputy Minister Botes arrives in Norway for Political Consultations The Deputy Minister...
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South Africa’s statement in explanation of vote on Ukraine in the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session, 2 March 2022
Media Statement 2 March 2022 South Africa’s statement in explanation of vote on Ukraine in the UN General...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the High-Level Segment of the 49th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland
Media Advisory 27 February 2022 Minister Pandor to participate in the High-Level Segment of the 49th Session of...
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South African Government calls for a peaceful resolution of the escalating conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine
Media Statement 24 February 2022 South African Government calls for a peaceful resolution of the escalating conflict between...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 February 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 February 2022 A. Issues in the environment 1. National Budget Speech...
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South African Government is concerned about the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine
Media Statement 23 February 2022 South African Government is concerned about the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine ...
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Joint Communiqué: South Africa – Ireland Second Joint Commission for Cooperation, Pretoria, 22 February 2022
Joint Communiqué: South Africa – Ireland Second Joint Commission for Cooperation, Pretoria, 22 February 2022 South Africa hosted a...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his Irish Counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)
Media Invite 20 February 2022 Deputy Minister Botes to host his Irish Counterpart for a Joint Commission for...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the 58th Edition of the Munich Security Conference
Media Advisory 17 February 2022 Minister Pandor to participate in the 58th Edition of the Munich Security Conference...
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DIRCO’s electricity account is up-to-date
Media Statement 09 February 2022 DIRCO’s electricity account is up-to-date The Department of International Relations and Cooperation...
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South Africa calls for cessation of violence and restoration of peace and rule of law in Myanmar
Media Statement 03 February 2022 South Africa calls for cessation of violence and restoration of peace and rule...
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South Africa condemns the attempted coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau
Media Statement 03 February 2022 South Africa condemns the attempted coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau The Government of...
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President Ramaphosa undertakes working visit to Mozambique
Media Statement 2 February 2022 President Ramaphosa undertakes working visit to Mozambique President Cyril Ramaphosa, will undertake...
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Minister Pandor to participate in the 40th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council
Media Statement 31 January 2022 Minister Pandor to participate in the 40th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive...
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Nominations are open for the Ubuntu Awards 2022
Media Release 30 January 2022 Nominations are open for the Ubuntu Awards 2022 The Department of International...
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South Africa has maintained a consistent position on the Israel – Palestine question
Media Statement 27 January 2022 South Africa has maintained a consistent position on the Israel – Palestine question...
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Statement on the Cabinet Lekgotla and Special Cabinet Meeting of 27 and 28 January 2022
Statement on the Cabinet Lekgotla and Special Cabinet Meeting of 27 and 28 January 2022 A. CABINET LEKGOTLA ...
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Opening of the Ministerial Segment of the South Africa – Mozambique BNC
Media Invite 08 March 2022 Opening of the Ministerial Segment of the South Africa – Mozambique BNC ...
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South Africa condemns the coup d’état in Burkina Faso
Media Statement 25 January 2022 South Africa condemns the coup d’état in Burkina Faso The Government of...
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South Africa condemns attacks directed at targets in the United Arab Emirates
Media Statement 18 January 2022 South Africa condemns attacks directed at targets in the United Arab Emirates ...
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Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of Thursday, 30 December 2021
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of Thursday, 30 December 2021 Handover of the first part of State Capture...
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Joint Statement by South African Government and the African Vaccination Acquisition Trust
Media Statement 17 December 2021 Joint Statement by South African Government and the African Vaccination Acquisition Trust ...
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The Netherlands donates €750,000 to the Solidarity Fund
Media Statement 17 December 2021 The Netherlands donates €750,000 to the Solidarity Fund The Minister of International...
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Minister Pandor to participate in a Virtual Dialogue: How to End Vaccine Apartheid
Media Advisory 16 December 2021 Minister Pandor to participate in a Virtual Dialogue: How to End Vaccine Apartheid...
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Minister Pandor to address end-of-year Media Briefing
Media Alert 13 December 2021 Minister Pandor to address end-of-year Media Briefing The Minister of International Relations...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 December 2021
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 December 2021 A. Issues of the environment 1. International Anti-Corruption Day...
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Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing on of Ambassador Mabuza
Media Statement 08 December 2021 Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing on of Ambassador Mabuza The...
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Minister Naledi Pandor’s message of condolences to Dr Ebrahim Ebrahim family
Media Statement 07 December 2021 Minister Naledi Pandor’s message of condolences to Dr Ebrahim Ebrahim family The...
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Statement by the Government of the Republic of South Africa on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Press Release 29 November 2021 Statement by the Government of the Republic of South Africa on the International...
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South Africa welcomes Indian Cricket Teams
Media Statement 29 November 2021 South Africa welcomes Indian Cricket Teams The South African Government wishes to...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Denmark and Finland
Media Statement 28 November 2021 Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Denmark and Finland The Deputy...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend China – Africa Ministerial Conference in Senegal
Media Statement 27 November 2021 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend China – Africa Ministerial Conference in Senegal ...
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South Africa’s response to travel restrictions imposed by several countries
Media Statement 27 November 2021 South Africa’s response to travel restrictions imposed by several countries The South...
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South Africa responds to UK’s temporary ban of Southern African flights from entering the UK
Media Statement 26 November 2021 South Africa responds to UK’s temporary ban of Southern African flights from entering...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit of HE Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, to South Africa, from 22nd-24th November, 2021
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 November 2021
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 November 2021 A. Issues in the environment 1. Vaccination against the...
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SADC Extraordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ Troika Plus Personnel Contributing Countries, and the Republic of Mozambique
Media Statement 24 November 2021 SADC Extraordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ Troika Plus Personnel...
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Deputy Minister Botes to undertake a Working Visit to Denmark and Finland for Political Consultations
Media Statement 21 November 2021 Deputy Minister Botes to undertake a Working Visit to Denmark and Finland for...
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to Belgium, proceeds to the Netherlands
Media Statement 20 November 2021 Minister Pandor concludes visit to Belgium, proceeds to the Netherlands The Minister...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya on State Visit
Media Statement 20 November 2021 President Ramaphosa to host President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya on State...
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 1 September 2021
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South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Ensuring respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 26 May 2021
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Media Statement on the Virtual Meeting between the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigrant Affairs of the Republic of Yemen, Dr Ahmed Bin Mubarak, 16 March 2021
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 10 March 2021
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 10 February 2021
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 24 February 2021
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Media Statement 28 March 2021 Minister Pandor visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 June 2021
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Media Statement 22 January 2021 South Africa welcomes the entry-into-force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear...
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Statement on virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of 19 January 2021
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South Africa welcomes the unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolution 2553 on Security Sector Reform
Media Statement 04 December 2020 South Africa welcomes the unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolution 2553 on Security Sector Reform...
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AU Chair supports ECCAS position regarding the situation in Central African Republic
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 4 November 2020
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AU Chair calls for calm between Saharawi and Morocco
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 18 November 2020
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Minister Pandor to lead webinar commemorating UN Day
Media Advisory 28 October 2020 Minister Pandor to lead webinar commemorating UN Day The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation,...
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South Africa and the Netherlands co-host successful virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue
Media Statement 28 October 2020 South Africa and the Netherlands co-host successful virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue South Africa and...
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South Africa’s Vote on Women Peace and Security Resolution at the United Nations Security Council
Media Statement 31 October 2020 South Africa’s Vote on Women Peace and Security Resolution at the United Nations Security Council...
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Commemoration of the 43rd United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Media Statement 27 November 2020 Commemoration of the 43rd United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People On...
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South Africa calls for calm in the Middle East, following the assassination of Iran’s Dr Mohsehn Fakhrizadeh
Media Statement 28 November 2020 South Africa calls for calm in the Middle East, following the assassination of Iran’s Dr...
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South Africa condemns acts of terrorism in Jeddah – Saudi Arabia
Media Statement 29 November 2020 South Africa condemns acts of terrorism in Jeddah - Saudi Arabia The South African Government...
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Deputy Minister Botes to lead commemoration of UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Media Advisory 29 November 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to lead the commemoration of the UN International Day of...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 December 2019
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 December 2019 Statement on the Cabinet Ordinary Meeting held at Union Buildings,...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart – Media Invite
Media Invite 12 December 2019 Deputy Minister Botes to host Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart The...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with his Italian counterpart – 11 December 2019
Media Statement 11 December 2019 Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with his Italian counterpart The...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to the Ninth ACP Summit in Kenya
Media Statement 10 December 2019 Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to the Ninth ACP Summit in Kenya...
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Deputy Minister Botes leads South African delegation at the Ninth ACP Summit
Media Statement 07 December 2019 Deputy Minister Botes leads South African delegation at the Ninth ACP Summit ...
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Deputy Minister Mashigo-Dlamini to speak at the launch of the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty
Media Invite 05 December 2019 Deputy Minister Mashigo-Dlamini to speak at the launch of the UN Global Study...
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Joint Communiqué between the Government of Ghana and the Government of South Africa, on the occasion of a Working Visit to Ghana, at the invitation of the Government of Ghana, of His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, from 4th to 5th December, 2019
Joint Communiqué between the Government of Ghana and the Government of South Africa, on the occasion of a Working Visit...
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President pays Working Visits to Guinea Conakry, Ghana and Togo
Media Statement 03 December 2019 President pays Working Visits to Guinea Conakry, Ghana and Togo President Cyril...
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Minister Pandor to deliver the eulogy at the Memorial Service of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa
Media Advisory 30 November 2019 Minister Pandor to deliver the eulogy at the Memorial Service of the Saharawi...
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Postponement of the Annual Diplomatic Fun Fair
Media Statement 29 November 2019 Postponement of the Annual Diplomatic Fun Fair Due to unforeseen circumstances, the...
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Minister Pandor sends message of condolences following the passing of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa
Media Statement 29 November 2019 Minister Pandor sends message of condolences following the passing of the Saharawi Ambassador...
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United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Media Statement 29 November 2019 United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People This year...
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DIRCO to brief visiting African journalists on SA’s approach to its role as Chair of the AU
Media Invite 26 November 2019 DIRCO to brief visiting African journalists on SA’s approach to its role as...
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South Africa’s Statement on current developments in the State of Palestine
Media Statement 24 November 2019 South Africa’s Statement on current developments in the State of Palestine The...
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Conclusion of the Diplomatic Conference on the adoption of the Mining, Agricultural and Construction Equipment (MAC) Protocol
Media Statement 22 November 2019 Conclusion of the Diplomatic Conference on the adoption of the Mining, Agricultural and...
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini leads South Africa’s delegation to the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Japan
Media Statement 19 November 2019 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini leads South Africa’s delegation to the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting...
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Minister Pandor to address media on South Africa’s Presidency of the UNSC
Media Advisory 15 November 2019 Minister Pandor to address media on South Africa’s Presidency of the UNSC ...
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Minister Pandor to host a symposium on the best path to a prosperous Zimbabwe
Media Advisory 14 November 2019 Minister Pandor to host a symposium on the best path to a prosperous...